Kim Barber

Budget deficit and Roadmap to Resilience workshops

About 30 positions defunded saving roughly $4.5 million this year; a $3 million-plus annual insurance bill; future tax and fee decisions could hit residents' wallets.

Inclusionary housing purchase at Glenwood Circle

$1.5 million city loan, now from the housing asset fund instead of the cash-strapped general fund.

North Fremont sidewalk gap closure project added to CIP

$1 million in Measure S funds for the pilot plus 50/50 cost sharing on major repairs, with no cap decided yet.

Encroachment permit fee reductions

Encroachment fees jump from $491 to $1,613 and traffic control from $147 to $404 starting July 1.

717 Woodcrest Lane landing/deck dispute and neighborhood privacy

The owner loses the value of the proposed landing and must instead replace the door with a window or seek another compliant solution.

El Estero paddle boat business and lake weed harvesting

The business lost $123,000 last year and expects larger losses this year; the city loses its 12% gross sales share and is paying an outside firm for permits.

Del Monte Beach driveway encroachments

Figueroa Street alleyway flooding

The owner reports flood damages of roughly $7,000-$8,000 and multiple prior flooding incidents.

Welcoming City resolution for transgender and gender-diverse people

Sollecito Field sports lights cost increase

A $47,200 increase, from $464,200 to a $511,400 not-to-exceed amount.

Olivier Street stormwater-to-sewer diversion

surveillance cameras approval

The source doesn’t give a price tag, so taxpayers should watch for the Flock contract cost and who pays for it.

798 Del Monte Avenue lease negotiation

Undisclosed — price and payment terms were under negotiation in closed session.

Opposition to federal coastal protection legislation

2026 Sanitary Sewer System Spot Repairs

$367,500 appropriated, with a $294,000 construction contract going to Golden State Construction and Utility, Inc.

Presidio of Monterey public works funding

$7,833,288.52 in Army project awards, plus a $25,000 museum repair appropriation.

Marriott hotel exterior and event deck

Sign lighting standards (lumens and Kelvin)

Solar and battery backup at Ryan Ranch medical office

The practice has borrowed $1.2 million and purchased roughly $650,000 in equipment so far.

245 Washington Street addiction clinic signage

Approval of October 13, 2026 minutes

CIP consistency recommendation to City Council (Item 3)

UP-26-0007 — T-Mobile wireless facility renewal, 23625 Holman Highway

SI-26-0165 — sign alteration, 2101 North Fremont Street

ARP-26-0166 — Marriott hotel exterior alterations, 350 Calle Principal

SI-26-0034 — multi-tenant sign program, 245 Washington Street — continued

October 13, 2026

Approval of October 6, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

Contract awards to Duke's Root Control ($122,325 and $91,776.61)

Guerra Construction contract, $1,128,425 (San Bernabe Drive widening & Don Dahvee Park trail crossing)

Silicon Valley Mechanical plumbing job order contracts ($1,000,000 each)

MacKay Meters smart parking meter contract, $273,979.69

Acceptance of Rotary Club 'Peace Pole' donation for Sister City Park

Set December 1, 2026 public hearing — Olmsted Road right-of-way vacation (item pulled from consent)

Amend Resolution 26-092 — North Fremont Street Sidewalk Gap Project, $2,862,000 TAMC grant

Appoint councilmember to Ad-Hoc Community Cost-of-Living Reduction Task Force

Agendize 'welcoming city for transgender and gender-diverse people' resolution

Approval of September 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

CIP Project List consistency recommendation (Item 3, pulled from consent)

Variance V-26-0011 and Architectural Review ARP-26-0032 — solar carports at 23 Upper Ragsdale Drive

adopt Resolution No. 26-128 C.S.

passed the ordinance to a second reading and directed staff to bring the subject of the Master Fee Schedule, and the fee-related concerns and questions raised, back for a study session

approved the Consent Agenda, with Councilmember Garcia abstaining from voting on the Casanova Oak Knoll Park Improvements project portion of Item 4

adopt CSD Resolution No. 20

adopted Resolution No. 26-126 C.S. as amended to reflect fee effective dates as follows: subpoena fee effective immediately; fees for items at full cost recovery to become effective Nov 16, 2026; fees

approve staff recommendations #1-4 [Approving a Minor Sidewalk Repair Pilot Program, as further described in Exhibit A; Authorizing the Finance Director, or their designee, to appropriate $500,000 fro

adopt Resolution No. 26-129 C.S. as amended

On a motion by Councilmember Smith, seconded by Councilmember Rasch, and carried by the following vote, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-119 C.S.

Pilot sidewalk repair program direction (Item 9)

Climate Action Plan path (Item 10)

Cited fiscal responsibility and staff capacity, favoring a three-year review.

A motion was introduced by Mayor Williamson, and seconded by Councilmember Garcia, to direct staff to proceed with a CEQA-certified Climate Action Plan.

On a motion by Councilmember Barber, seconded by Councilmember Smith, and carried by the following vote, the City Council approved the Consent Agenda, except Item 4

On a motion by Mayor Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Rasch, and carried by the following vote, the City Council passed the ordinance to a second reading, as amended to replace "minimum of" with

On a subsequent substitute motion by Mayor Williamson, seconded by Councilmember Garcia, and carried by the following vote, the City Council directed staff to move forward with Alternative 1 (Minor Re

adopted Resolution No. 26-110 C.S.

approved the Consent Agenda except Item 3

adopted Resolution No. 26-116 C.S.

adopted Resolution No. 26-117 C.S.

direct staff to continue the Madison/Herrmann/Larkin Intersection Safety Improvement Project

adopted Resolution No. 26-109 C.S. amending the previous resolution, rejecting all bids, halting the project, and rejecting the funding; and directed the City Manager to meet with Monterey Peninsula U

passed the ordinance to a second reading

approved the Consent Agenda

appointed agency negotiators Cole, Aldrete, Renny, and Easterling

move forward with voting on Councilmember Garcia’s motion

Consent Agenda (Items 2, 3 and 5)

Appoint Agency Negotiators — Cal-Am Easement, 731 Dry Creek Road

Multifamily Overlay Minimum Density Ordinance (First Reading)

Motion to Continue the Madison/Herrmann/Larkin Intersection Project

Halt the Madison/Herrmann/Larkin Intersection Safety Improvement Project

Wants collaboration with MPUSD and the community to find a different solution

approved the Consent Agenda except Item 5

adopted Resolution No. 26-098 C.S.

appoint Emily Adler to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2030

adopted Resolution No. 26-103 C.S., as amended to add to Exhibit A (the ordinance), in Section 1(G) after the word "performed," the phrase "such as replacing the Lake El Estero Stormwater Pump Station

appoint Andrea Kingman to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term to end June 30, 2030

authorized the City's participation in the SWRCB hearing

adopted Resolution No. 26-095 C.S.

reconsider awarding the contract

approved the Consent Agenda except Items 6 and 7

adopted Resolution No. 26-094 C.S.

appointed Nelson Graff and Marsha Moroh to the Board of Library Trustees; Jennifer Davidson to the NCIP Committee as an alternate representing the Oak Grove neighborhood; Joe Livernois to the NCIP Com

approved the staff recommendation to place a measure on the November 2026 election to renew Measure S (1% sales tax) with an 8-year sunset

Place Measure S renewal on November 2026 ballot

the City Council directed staff to agendize on June 16, 2026 the request for consideration of a temporary red, white, and blue patriotic crosswalk at a location to be determined by staff, paid for in

the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-074 C.S.

the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-081 C.S.

the City Council approved the Consent Agenda, except Items 7, 8, and 9

Consent Agenda (Items 2-6, 10-12)

2026-27 Appropriation Limit (Gann Initiative) — Resolution 26-073 C.S.

City Investment Policy — Resolution 26-074 C.S.

SB 1 Sea Level Rise Grant Application — Resolution 26-075 C.S.